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Music Production & Sound Engineering Level 3

Course Code: C30403

Level: 3

Study mode: Full time

Duration: 2 years

Course Code: C30403

Level: 3

Study mode: Full time

Duration: 2 years

If you have ever wanted to be part of a vibrant, exciting and highly skilled industry, where every day brings new challenges and problem solving, then this course may be just be for you!

Course content

The course is structured around providing industry experience through live briefs, backed up with a solid core of theoretical knowledge based in Music, Physics and Maths Principles.

The course of study includes modules such as Studio Production, Live Sound, Events Management, Remixing & Reworking, Acoustics and many more.

In addition, you will take part in multiple external events, including our annual Mayfly Festival, which is organised and controlled entirely by College Music students. This is an industry experience like no other.

Throughout the year, events such as Industry Week will allow you to add further value to your training and education in the Music sector, creating valuable networks and links.

What do I need?

You will need to have achieved at least 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 and above, including English.

Retaking GCSE Maths as part of your programme is required if you do not have Grade 4.

Prior experience of Music and an appropriate level of musical skill is required to study the subject although having studied GCSE Music is not essential. You will be invited to an Audition to assess your experience.

How will I be assessed?

The course is assessed through coursework.

Where can it take me?

You can progress to a range of higher level and professional qualifications. Most of our students progress to higher education courses in Science, Engineering and Arts.

This course is ideal if you are interested in the Creative Arts sector, working in live Sound, post and location production for TV & Film, Sound design, gaming Sound, Studio or electrical engineering and product development.

It is also ideal for those interested in a career as a music producer, arranger, composer for film/TV/commercial music, programmer, or an acoustician.

Additional information

Contact

Curriculum Director: Chloe Turner

Email: cturner@halesowen.ac.uk

Course Code: C30403

Level: 3

Study mode: Full time

Duration: 2 years

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